Small Pets

Why a homemade dry mix cannot replace guinea pig pellets, and which safe homemade extras you can add to a hay-based diet.

Fresh, pesticide-free wheatgrass is a safe treat for guinea pigs. Learn how to serve it and how much is enough.

The best guinea pig snacks are fresh vegetables and a little fruit. Here are safe options, how often to offer them, and what to skip.

Orchard grass hay is a safe, soft, sweet-smelling alternative to timothy that many guinea pigs prefer. Here is how it compares and how to feed it.

Can guinea pigs eat lemon leaves? We don’t recommend it: citrus oils and pesticide residue are concerns. Here are safer greens and vitamin C sources.

How to protect guinea pigs from snakes with predator-proof hutches, secure latches and safe housing away from pet snakes.

Eating their own poop is normal for guinea pigs. Here’s what cecotropes are, why pigs eat them, and what signs mean it’s time to call a vet.

Butternut squash flesh is a safe occasional treat for guinea pigs. Here is how to prepare it and how much to feed.

Guinea pigs are strict herbivores and should never eat meat. Learn why, what to do if yours ate some, and what to feed instead.